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Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr underscored his commitment to ensuring that women in Makueni deliver safely and return home with healthy babies. [File, Standard]
Makueni, once among counties with the highest maternal death rates, has made strides in maternal healthcare having recorded no maternal deaths caused by postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) since 2022.
This achievement is attributed to innovative healthcare practices and the adoption of Heat-Stable Carbetocin, a World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended drug proven to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.
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